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John Faure
Oct 10, 20234 min read
A Runner’s Guide to Pre-Race Nerves: knees are weak, palms are sweaty…no vomit on your sweater.
Pre-race nerves, the butterflies fluttering in your stomach, the restless nights, apprehension and anxiety—it's a familiar experience for...
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John Faure
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Caring Deeply and Racing Boldly: A Look into the 'Too Cool to Care' Myth' and self-sabotage
In the age of social media, the running community has witnessed a peculiar phenomenon: individuals who, by all objective measures, have...
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John Faure
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Let the Gains Begin: Strength Training and Progressive Overload for Runners
As a dedicated runner, you're well aware that running isn't just about putting one foot in front of the other. It's about pushing your...
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John Faure
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Why 'Sexy' Workouts are Like Fast Food, and Consistency is the Slow-Cooked Stew of Running
In the fast-paced world of running, where it seems like every athlete is chasing the next big breakthrough workout, the importance of...
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John Faure
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Coaching & The link between running & life
There is an inextricable link between running and life. When it comes to racing, there's a start line (the day you were born) and there's...
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John Faure
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Ignore your smart watch, trust yourself.
I’m warming up for the Cape Peninsula Marathon in February of 2023. It’s 5am. There’s a cool breeze blowing and hundreds of other runners...
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John Faure
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Expand your definition of success
When it comes to your running, it’s easy to get carried away and only focus on the numbers and the results. However, if this is how you...
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John Faure
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Running Motivation - how to play the game
Anyone who tells you that they wake up each and every day super excited and highly motivated to go run is most probably lying to you. The...
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